tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post5392373980612572194..comments2024-03-28T22:25:23.698-05:00Comments on Western Fictioneers: SATURDAY MATINEE with TOM RIZZOWestern Fictioneershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683314579075461026noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-5022958368749234982013-11-08T14:06:59.321-06:002013-11-08T14:06:59.321-06:00With blogs like this around I don't even need ...With blogs like this around I don't even need <a href="http://www.maximumgoo74.com" rel="nofollow">website</a> anymore.<br />I can just visit here and see all the latest happenings in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-1231526843172116172013-09-01T12:51:32.852-05:002013-09-01T12:51:32.852-05:00There is no John Wayne movie I don't like. He ...There is no John Wayne movie I don't like. He was a cowboy through and through. I loved The Searchers. I also liked him in the role of Rooster Cogburn. John Wayne will be in our hearts forever.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-67521261443103236812013-09-01T10:59:33.693-05:002013-09-01T10:59:33.693-05:00I know The Searchers is a great film, one of Wayne...I know The Searchers is a great film, one of Wayne's best, but my personal favorite is Red River. I love the relationship between Wayne's character and his adopted son played by Montgomery Clift. In my book, Dashing Irish, the cattle drive is a tribute to Red River, which depicts the fictional first drive up the Chisholm Trail. The movie cast also includes several favorite old-time character actors.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-68344205659619741352013-09-01T02:34:53.551-05:002013-09-01T02:34:53.551-05:00Tom,
What a fantastic post. I saw The Searchers th...Tom,<br />What a fantastic post. I saw The Searchers the first time when I was thirteen and HATED it. But, as I grew older, I learned to appreciate it. It is a movie of such depth and layers. I actually used the movie, screen-play (which an original copy is in the care of the Lilly Library at Indiana University), and the novel for one of my first master's papers. I try to watch the movie at least once a year and every time, I see something else that I can appreciate about the movie, Wayne's performance, and Ford's mastery of the medium. Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12249931411220410909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-6473210458594012672013-08-31T22:30:36.507-05:002013-08-31T22:30:36.507-05:00I remember how puzzled I was when I saw this film ...I remember how puzzled I was when I saw this film because John Wayne had always played a hero. In this film, I didn't see him as a hero. Still, it was a good western. I guess my favorite is "How The West Was Won" with the Sackett movies a close second. I'm such a Louis L'Amour fan! Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-7005922998984241262013-08-31T20:16:46.912-05:002013-08-31T20:16:46.912-05:00I agree- this is one of the best movies ever made...I agree- this is one of the best movies ever made, in any genre. It is on the short list of movies I offer as extra credit in my American History classes (they have to write a review and tie in class discussions about race.)Troy D. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744762061580915223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-67708023313254295882013-08-31T16:21:08.481-05:002013-08-31T16:21:08.481-05:00Wonderful post! The Searchers is my favorite west...Wonderful post! The Searchers is my favorite western, and I loved the complexities of Ethan's characte. In fact, the reluctant hero in my new work is named Ethan in tribute to this character and Wayne. John Wayne was so good in this role, I believe it was the first time I saw him as a character, not the John Wayne persona. I also remember a documentary on Ford where it was revealed Wayne holding his arm in the doorway during the final shot was an homage to Harry Carey, Sr., who alwaya did that pose. The senior Carey was a good friend to both John Ford and Wayne. Thanks for sharing so much about this great classic western. Ashley Kath-Bilskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073164133698225798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-4334164283143409372013-08-31T15:03:08.046-05:002013-08-31T15:03:08.046-05:00Thanks, everyone, for all the comments. I think it...Thanks, everyone, for all the comments. I think it's safe to say The Searchers was a compelling film for different reasons. I didn't believe the movie could be topped, but Frank says the book is better so it's time to read it. It's always interesting to learn how filmgoers react to the ending, especially when many expect some dramatic change in the protagonist, or anti-hero. thomasrizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762315714546553945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-67469265556224362292013-08-31T14:07:08.521-05:002013-08-31T14:07:08.521-05:00I have seen The SEARCHERS many times. 1.) Because ...I have seen The SEARCHERS many times. 1.) Because I lived in my dad's house for 18 years and still visit and if a John Wayne movie is on then the John Wayne movie is what we're watching. :) 2.) Because it's one of my favorite of JW's movies. <br /><br />But I agree with you, Tom, I've never found the ending to be a cheerful everything worked out and the hero is magically transformed. That he walks away alone speaks volumes. Ethan still isn't a part of the family or the town. His rescue of Debbie wasn't any transformation regarding his feelings toward Indians, but a possible glimmer of loyalty to his brother and sister-in-law in sparing their child. <br /><br />But all in all a great film! <br /><br />--KirstenKirsten Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720732595156726142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-1426169939958268492013-08-31T13:17:53.243-05:002013-08-31T13:17:53.243-05:00Great post, Tom. I learned a lot here. I often jus...Great post, Tom. I learned a lot here. I often just watch a Wayne movie and just get carried along with the story, without being too analytical.<br /><br />Your mention of the obituary made me check it out, which I also enjoyed doing.<br /><br />KeithKeith Souterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206349930107528691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-27470679113436108622013-08-31T11:55:52.566-05:002013-08-31T11:55:52.566-05:00Thanks for the fine insights Tom. In my opinion, T...Thanks for the fine insights Tom. In my opinion, The Searchers is the greatest movie ever made. Period. <br /><br />Jim Mealswestcrazedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414097203068344169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-41361750121240433422013-08-31T11:52:11.018-05:002013-08-31T11:52:11.018-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.westcrazedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414097203068344169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-68610695763469306182013-08-31T11:15:04.384-05:002013-08-31T11:15:04.384-05:00Alan LeMay wrote some great stories of which this ...Alan LeMay wrote some great stories of which this is one. I agree with you Tom, this is a classic and the film has qualities that have stood the test of time and seem to get better with reflection and re-watching. Thanks for bringing another film to put on the to be watched list. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-81501013190502929772013-08-31T10:49:35.407-05:002013-08-31T10:49:35.407-05:00I have watched this movie many times. It shows how...I have watched this movie many times. It shows how a man fueled by hatred, but commanded by love of family will go to many lengths to find a family member. I remember when I see this for the first time, and that seen where JW was going to kill Debbie, I had such loathing for JW, but I had to remember that he was playing the part of a hate driven person. He knew his niece had been ruined for the white man and the thought that she was the wife of a Indian was more that he could bare. But in the end, he could not do it. He was after all his brothers daughter.. Great movie and one I think John Wayne should have been awarded an OSCAR for. Kathleen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750925187927330976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-28692467463538866112013-08-31T10:28:21.678-05:002013-08-31T10:28:21.678-05:00Tom, what a great post. I need to give The Searche...Tom, what a great post. I need to give The Searchers another chance. It was never one I really wanted to watch again and again. Haven't seen it in a long long time. I have not read the book--so here I go to find it! I know it's a great story, and one that has stood the test of time. I love John Wayne in anything--I truly enjoyed your post! Thanks for telling us about your fave (or at least one of them) movie!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-30426625368028541172013-08-31T08:11:30.878-05:002013-08-31T08:11:30.878-05:00Great movie but the Alan Lemay book was even bette...Great movie but the Alan Lemay book was even better. Especially the ending with an unrepentant and unrelenting Ethan intent on killing Debbie, stopped by Martin. Film or book, though, it's all good stuff.<br />Frank Roderusnoreply@blogger.com